Improving Emergency Relief Supply Movement: Accomplishments and Strategies
Explore the accomplishments and strategies of the CTSO Freight Operations Working Group for WASHO Committee on Highway Transport in 2020-2021. Activities include collaborating on emergency declarations, harmonizing permit data, supporting studies on bridge strikes, and more. Discover ongoing projects like harmonizing weights for special permits and relaxing truck weight restrictions for emergency deliveries. Stay informed about efforts to enhance the efficiency of emergency relief supply movement across state borders.
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CTSO FREIGHT OPERATIONS WORKING GROUP FOR WASHTO COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAY TRANSPORT NOVEMBER 17, 2021
WG on Freight Operations: 2020-2021 Accomplishments COVID-19 Activities Collaborated with FHWA on a single web site for Emergency Declarations Explored possibilities to provide more power to states in declaring emergencies Conducted coordination with FHWA and industry on truck size and weight rules during COVID-19 Supporting NCHRP study on Relaxation Truck Restrictions for Emergency Deliveries Harmonization Activities Developed Bast Practices Report on Permit Data Harmonization Developed Model Permit Templates that demonstrate best practices Explored opportunities for electronic permit harmonization Explored opportunities to harmonize size and weight for special permits
WG on Freight Operations: 2020-2021 Accomplishments Bridge Strikes Supported NCHRP bridge strike study Supporting upcoming NCHRP multi-state traveler information study Other Studies - Tracking or supporting studies for: Parking Information Management Guidance for Truck Parking Regulations Truck Rest and Service Areas for Critical Supply Chain Delivery
FOWG STRATEGY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLY MOVEMENT STRATEGY PRODUCT STATUS Project should complete soon MAASTO ACTION Harmonize Weights for Special Permits Harmonize by Region NASTO, SASHTO, WASHTO Not started NCHRP 23-13(05) Relaxation of Truck Weight Restrictions for Emergency Deliveries 1st Panel meeting in October GOAL Model expected in August, state adoption TBD Harmonize Data Fields in Permits Study Underway (FHWA Funded) Model Permit Efficient Movement of Emergency Relief Supplies Across State Borders Create a Central Location to Post Emergency Declarations that Grant Special Permits Feasibility Study Complete (FHWA Funded) Modified CVSA Website (FHWA to Fund Development) Funding expected Fall 2021 Grant Governors Authority to Issue Special Permits on Interstates Include in Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Pursue Grandfathering Change to US Code / Grandfather Rights Current legislative efforts stalled NCHRP 23-13(03): Guidance for State DOTs on Truck Rest and Service Areas for Critical Supply Chain Delivery Improve access to parking, food, rest areas RFP drafted, not released yet Best Practices Guidebook 4
NCHRP PROJECT UPDATES NCHRP 08-139 [Active]: Methods to Prevent Bridge Strikes by Trucks/Bridge Strike Challenges, Prevention, Mitigation Strategies and Best Practices - Dave Huft NCHRP 23-25 [Anticipated]: Interstate Information Sharing of State Truck Regulatory Requirements Caroline Kieltyka NCHRP 20-05 [Complete]: Synthesis Topic 51- 12: Night and Weekend Movement of OS/OW Loads - Pat Zelinski https://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/182333.as px NCHRP 23-13(03) [Anticipated]: Guidance for State DOTs on Truck Rest and Service Areas for Critical Supply Chain Delivery- Pat Zelinski NCHRP 23-13(05) [Anticipated]: Relaxation of Truck Weight Restrictions for Emergency Deliveries Pat Zelinski NCHRP 08-140 [Anticipated]: National Design and Interoperability Standards for Truck Parking Information Management Systems NCHRP 08-141 [Anticipated]: Guidance for Local Truck Parking Regulations
PHASE III HARMONIZATION CVSA has identified the following harmonization topics of interest: Night Movements Route Surveys Standardization of Permit Application Information Multistate Corridor Communication Communication Between States and Industry Electronic Verification of Permits Individual Gaps with Regions/Corridors Discussion: Should the FOWG want to work on any of these topics? What are the priorities? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Proposed 2022 Schedule: Quarter Date Venue Q1 February 22-24 In Person at SC&RA Meeting in Glendale, AZ Q2 TBD Virtual via Zoom Q3 TBD In Person, location TBD Q4 TBD Virtual via Zoom
CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Dave Huft, Co-Chair Dave.Huft@state.sd.us Questions? Geno Koehler, ILDOT, Co-Chair Geno.Koehler@illinois.gov 8
